AI Application Engineer
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, data science, or a related field is required.
- Experience working with structured and unstructured data is required.
- Experience building and deploying artificial intelligence-based vision systems is required.
- Five years of experience in manufacturing or operational technology environments, with exposure to programmable logic controllers, supervisory control and data acquisition, or manufacturing execution systems, is required.
- Two years of experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning development and deployment is required.
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn is required.
- Experience with data engineering and extract, transform, and load pipelines is required.
- Experience with model deployment using application programming interfaces, microservices, or Docker is required.
- Understanding of industrial systems, manufacturing processes, or Internet of Things data is required.
- Ability to bridge technical and business domains is required.
- Ability to work across operations, engineering, and service functions is required.
- Ability to communicate clearly with technical teams and leadership is required.
- Design, build, test, and deploy machine learning and artificial intelligence models, including productionizing solutions and maintaining model performance over time.
- Develop and support artificial intelligence solutions for shop-floor applications such as predictive maintenance, quality inspection, yield optimization, and throughput improvement.
- Develop data pipelines, integrate them with enterprise systems, and ensure scalable, reusable artificial intelligence and data architecture.
- Partner with Operations and Information Technology teams to define use cases, translate business problems into artificial intelligence solutions, and ensure adoption, including build-versus-buy analysis.
- Monitor model performance, ensure data and model governance, document solutions, and drive reusability and standardization across sites and functions.
- A master's degree is preferred.
- Experience in discrete manufacturing environments is preferred.
- Experience with digital factory or Industry 4.0 initiatives is preferred.
- Familiarity with manufacturing execution system, product lifecycle management, and enterprise resource planning integrations such as SAP, Tulip, or Windchill is preferred.
- Experience with computer vision, OpenCV, and vision models is preferred.
- Experience with time-series analysis involving sensor or telemetry data is preferred.
- Experience with edge artificial intelligence deployment is preferred.
About the company
Generac Power Systems provides backup power solutions for homes and businesses by selling generators and related equipment, including home standby units, portable generators, and industrial power products. Its systems automatically supply electricity during outages and can be monitored remotely, with maintenance services to keep them running. The company differentiates itself through a wide dealer network, direct and partner sales, and a diversified product line that serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers, along with clean energy options. Its goal is to ensure reliable power availability in varied settings—telecommunications, healthcare, and manufacturing—while emphasizing sustainability and accessible, scalable backup and clean energy solutions.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Founded
1959
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What believers are saying
- Amazon expects $2.4 billion of deliveries in 2027-2028, per September 16 filing.
- Generac reported $1.6 billion data-center backlog in July 2026.
- Second-quarter 2026 C&I sales rose 29% to $556 million.
What critics are saying
- The Amazon warrant caps upside: 1.69 million shares and 2033 expiration.
- EEOC's September 30, 2026 settlement forces policy revisions and training after Title VII violations.
- Generac's data-center boom depends on one customer, making Amazon concentration an existential risk.
What makes Generac unique
- September 16, 2026 Amazon deal locked Generac into data-center backup power supply.
- Generac's vertically integrated large-megawatt manufacturing differentiates it from commodity generator assemblers.
- Its residential dealer network still throws off cash while C&I scales faster.
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8%StockStory named one industrials stock to buy and two to avoid, as the sector has fallen 6.4% over six months while the S&P 500 gained 13.5%. Its top pick is Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB), with a market cap of $39.32 billion. Revenue grew 53.4% annually over two years, cash burn has fallen, and returns on capital are rising. The shares trade at $65.26. It would sell Titan International (NYSE:TWI), valued at $442.1 million. Revenue growth was 1.7% annually, and its net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 5× could force dilutive equity offerings. It also advises against Generac (NYSE:GNRC), valued at $12.9 billion. Sales grew 5.1% annually, operating margin fell 6.7 percentage points over five years, and earnings per share shrank 1.9% annually.
Oshkosh Plan Commission to review Pioneer Island plans and more Oct. 6. Commissioners will consider a Pioneer Island restaurant and amphitheater, downtown ice cream and mini golf, and a Generac storage expansion. Oshkosh Northwestern Oct. 2, 2026, 4:59 a.m. CT * The Oshkosh Plan Commission is set to review a major development proposal for Pioneer Island. * Plans for the island include a new restaurant, an amphitheater and expanded outdoor entertainment areas. * A separate proposal seeks to add an ice cream parlor and a nine-hole miniature golf course downtown. * Generac Power Systems is also requesting an expansion of its outdoor storage at its manufacturing campus. OSHKOSH - The Oshkosh Plan Commission will consider plans for a new restaurant and expanded outdoor entertainment on Pioneer Island when it meets at 4 p.m. Oct. 6. The commission is being asked to recommend approval of the general development plan for 1000 Pioneer Drive. It also will act on an ice cream parlor and miniature golf proposal downtown and an outdoor storage expansion at the Generac Power Systems campus. Restaurant, entertainment venue proposed for Pioneer Island. The 6.3-acre site at 1000 Pioneer Drive could add a restaurant, outdoor seating and games, an amphitheater, an event space and a wharf under a proposal from Pioneer Island LLC. The first phase would add a support building with permanent restrooms, a walk-in cooler and storage for the existing tiki bar, along with improved outdoor seating and activity areas. Later phases would include a 10,097-square-foot restaurant, a permanent event structure, an amphitheater and a new parking lot. The full development would provide 341 parking spaces, 19 fewer than required by code. The applicant points to 60 on-street spaces on Pioneer Drive, pedestrian access and 28 boat slips as additional options. City staff supports the plan and recommends that detailed zoning exceptions be addressed during later specific implementation plan reviews. Special event permits would be required when determined by the city's special events coordinator. Ice cream parlor, patio and mini golf planned on Waugoo Avenue. A two-story building constructed in 1875 at 13 Waugoo Ave., next to Reimer Jewelers, could gain an ice cream parlor on its first floor, a covered patio and an accessible ramp. The second floor would remain residential. The adjacent vacant lot at 15 Waugoo Ave. would become a nine-hole miniature golf course, with customers paying inside the ice cream parlor. The applicant plans to combine the two parcels. Proposed exterior work includes repainting the wood storefront black, adding glass-and-black-aluminum overhead doors on the front and east sides, and building a wood-and-metal roof over the patio. A neighboring property owner raised a concern about keeping an emergency exit facing the patio and golf area unobstructed. City staff recommends approval, finding the changes compatible with the downtown setting. Generac seeks outdoor storage expansion. Generac Power Systems is requesting approval to add about 60,326 square feet of outdoor storage at its 22.6-acre manufacturing campus at 3815 Oregon St. The company wants an 8-foot chain-link fence with privacy slats to secure the site's south entrances and screen stored wood dunnage and large frames. The plan requires exceptions allowing the fence in the front yard and reducing the south setback from 30 feet to 15 feet. No new pavement, lighting or façade changes are proposed. The landscaping plan would preserve existing vegetation and add plantings for a total of 1,095 landscaping points, exceeding the roughly 603 points required. City staff recommends approval with conditions covering the reduced setback, taller fence and final landscaping review. How to attend or watch the meeting. The Plan Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Oct. 6 in Room 406 at Oshkosh City Hall, 215 Church Ave. Viewers can watch through the Oshkosh Media GovTV livestream, Spectrum Cable Channel 10, AT&T U-verse Channel 99 or the Oshkosh Media apps on Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV.
Wisconsin manufacturer settles religious accommodation request. October 1, 2026 Generac Power Systems, a Wisconsin generator manufacturer, reached an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to resolve for monetary and injunctive relief a religious accommodation charge involving an employee's request to use biological pronouns for another employee, the federal agency announced. According to the EEOC's reasonable cause finding, Generac violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when it did not fully engage in the reasonable accommodation interactive process before denying a religious employee's request to use biological sex-based pronouns when referring to a trans-identified employee, even after the religious employee informed Generac that using non-biological pronouns went against his sincerely held religious beliefs. Generac's religious accommodation process failures also resulted in the religious employee's resignation. In addition to monetary relief for the affected employee, the agreement requires Generac to update its religious accommodation policies and provide training with the goal of promoting greater understanding and effective handling of religious accommodation requests going forward. Was this article valuable? Interested in manufacturing? Get automatic alerts for this topic.
Generac settles EEOC charge involving religious accommodation request. MILWAUKEE - Generac Power Systems, a Wisconsin generator manufacturer, reached an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to resolve for monetary and injunctive relief a religious accommodation charge involving an employee's request to use biological pronouns for another employee, the federal agency announced today.
Diesel Generator Set Market powers critical infrastructure on reliability and backup needs. According to a recent market report, the Diesel Generator Set Market is on a steady growth trajectory, driven by the increasing demand for reliable backup power in critical infrastructure, the growth of data centers and healthcare facilities, and the need for power in remote and off-grid locations. Diesel generator sets, which combine a diesel engine with an electric generator to produce electricity, are a proven and reliable source of backup power. The market is being propelled by the need for uninterrupted power supply, the growth of industrialization, and the increasing frequency of power outages. The market is being shaped by several key trends. The increasing adoption of advanced diesel generator sets with improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions is driven by environmental regulations. The integration of generator sets with energy storage systems and renewable energy sources is enabling hybrid power solutions that reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The development of smart monitoring and control systems is enhancing the reliability and performance of diesel generator sets, enabling remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance. The growing focus on sustainability is driving demand for generator sets that can run on alternative fuels, such as biodiesel and renewable diesel. Market segmentation reveals that the industrial segment holds the largest share, driven by the need for reliable power in manufacturing and processing facilities. The commercial segment is also significant, with data centers, hospitals, and office buildings relying on diesel generator sets for backup power. The residential segment is emerging as a high-growth application, driven by the increasing frequency of power outages and the desire for home backup power. Key players in the market include Cummins, Caterpillar, Generac, and Kohler, who are investing in R&D to develop advanced diesel generator sets. Regionally, Asia-Pacific is the largest market for diesel generator sets, driven by rapid industrialization and urbanization in countries like China and India. North America and Europe are also significant markets, driven by the growth of data centers and the need for reliable backup power. The future of the diesel generator set market is bright, with new opportunities in developing hybrid power solutions, expanding into emerging markets, and developing generator sets that can run on alternative fuels. As the world seeks to balance reliability with sustainability, diesel generator sets will remain essential components of the global power infrastructure. Understand Market Analysis shifts with well-researched analysis: